The Tarsier® millimetre wave FMCW radar is a unique system that has been developed by QinetiQ specifically for the detection of unwanted debris on airport runways. The speaker describes the stringent radar requirements, the evaluation of a prototype system and the subsequent full productisation. Examples are shown from the recent installation of four radar units at Vancouver International Airport.


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    Title :

    Tarsier®, a unique radar for helping to keep debris off airport runways


    Contributors:
    Beasley, P. (author)

    Publication date :

    2006-01-01


    Size :

    18 pages



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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